Just a few days ago, Abby brought home a sample story from her “writing portfolio.” (Did we have portfolios in 1st grade? I don’t think so. I’m pretty sure I was still eating paste until at least age 8.) Anyway, it seemed so appropriate for this weekend’s celebration. In case it’s not readable, here’s her [...]

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The color fades from the sky, lightening to pale blue, which then grays as it gradually mixes with black. The first star appears overhead, and the tree frogs turn up the volume. Now they seem to drown out the noise of big rigs on the freeway just over the hill. And here on the side [...]

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